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Patrick C. Mackey

President, Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, WI USA

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Regulations and Product Safety Department, Mercury Marine,

Fond du Lac, WI USA

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Declaration of Conformity1
Table of Contents3
Transfer of Warranty7
Warranty Registration United States and Canada7
Warranty Registration Outside the United States and Canada7
Warranty Information7
Outboard Limited Warranty United States, Canada, Europe and Confederation of Independent States8
Outboard Limited Warranty (Middle-East, and Africa)9
Year Limited Warranty against Corrosion10
Warranty Coverage and Exclusions12
Boater's Responsibilities14
Before Operating Your Outboard14
Boat Horsepower Capacity14
General Information14
High-Speed and High-Performance Boat Operation15
Propeller Selection15
Outboard Remote Control Models17
Remote Steering Notice17
Lanyard Stop Switch17
Protecting People in the Water19
Passenger Safety Message - Pontoon Boats and Deck Boats19
Wave and Wake Jumping20
Impact with Underwater Hazards21
Exhaust Emissions21
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard23
Safe Boating Suggestions23
Recording Serial Number24
Specifications24
Component Identification25
Trailering Boat/Outboard26
Transporting26
Fuel Recommendations27
Oil Recommendation27
Fuel and Oil27
Fuel Requirements for Engine Break-In28
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction28
Filling Remote Oil Tank28
Filling Engine Mounted Oil Reservoir Tank28
Filling Fuel Tank29
Remote Control Features30
Warning System - Models with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)30
Features and Controls30
Power Trim and Tilt32
- Shallow Water Operation34
- Auxiliary Tilt Switch34
Pre-Starting Check List35
Operating in Freezing Temperatures35
Operating in Salt Water or Polluted Water35
Operating at High Elevations35
Setting Trim Angle While Running Engine at Idle Speed35
Operation35
Engine Break-In Procedure36
Starting the Engine36
Gear Shifting37
Stopping the Engine38
Outboard Care39
EPA Emissions39
Maintenance39
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule40
Flushing the Cooling System40
Top Cowl Removal and Installation41
Fuel System42
Steering Link Rod Fasteners42
Fuse Replacement43
Corrosion Control Anode44
Battery Inspection44
Propeller Replacement45
Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement47
Lubrication Points48
Checking Power Trim Fluid51
Gearcase Lubrication51
Submerged Outboard52
Storage Preparation53
Protecting Internal Engine Components53
Protecting External Outboard Components53
Storage53
Gearcase54
Positioning Outboard for Storage54
Battery Storage54
Starter Motor will Not Crank the Engine55
Engine will Not Start55
Engine Runs Erratically55
Performance Loss55
Troubleshooting55
Battery will Not Hold Charge56
Service Away from Home57
Parts and Accessories Inquiries57
Local Repair Service57
Owner Service Assistance57
Service Assistance57
Mercury Marine Service Offices57
Important Information59
Avoiding Fuel Flow Restriction59
Electric Fuel Pump59
Boat Horsepower Capacity59
Outboard Installation59
Start in Gear Protection60
Selecting Accessories for Your Outboard60
Fuel Tanks60
Installation Specifications61
Lifting the Outboard61
Steering Cable - Starboard Side Routed Cable62
Steering Link Rod Fasteners63
Determining Recommended Outboard Mounting Height65
Drilling Outboard Mounting Holes65
Fastening the Outboard to the Transom67
Electrical, Hoses, and Control Cables69
Shift and Throttle Cable72
Installing the Shift Cable73
Adjusting the Shift Cable75
Throttle Cable Installation76
Front Clamp Reassembly77
Filling the Fuel System78
Oil Injection Set-Up78
Priming the Oil Injection Pump79
Propeller Installation80
Trim in Pin81

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